Randy is the manager of a motel. As a condition of his employment, Randy is required to live in a room on the premises so that he would be there in case of emergencies. Randy considered this a fringe benefit since he would otherwise be required to pay $800 per month rent. The room that Randy occupied normally rented for $70 per night, or $2,100 per month. On the average, 90% of the motel rooms were occupied. As a result of this rent-free use of a room, Randy is required to include in gross income.

a.
$-0-.

b.
$800 per month.

c.
$2,100 per month.

d.
$1,890 ($2,100 × 0.90).

e.
None of these.